Can These Bones Live

Can These Bones Live? A Local Story. A night of music and storytelling

In 2022, skeletal remains, dating from around 1700, were found in Section 04 of Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), situated along a busy coast path in Trevone. The remains have prompted investigation and intrigue.

Following the excavation of the remains, Richard Mikulski, Senior Archaeologist from Cornwall Archaeological Unit, examined the remains in more detail, discovering more about his bones and who he might have been… Cornwall National Landscape are working with local author Gareth Rees and musician, Toby Lobb (Fisherman’s Friends, Loveridge) to creatively and sensitively bring these bones to life.

Join us for an evening of music and reading to mark the publication of Give Him a Little Earth by Gareth Rees, a book that imagines the possible lives of the bones of Trevone.

Performances

GARETH REES (AUTHOR READING)

TOBY LOBB (FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS, LOVERIDGE MUSIC) with the first performance of ‘Bury My Bones’, a sea shanty composed as an accompaniment to Give Him a Little Earth.

CHARLIE NOORDEWIER (THE NATIVE)

Tickets are £20 and include a limited edition signed copy of Give Him a Little Earth, poster and tote bag featuring one of Anupa Gardner’s beautiful illustrations from the book. Proceeds will fund the headstone for the bones of Trevone and other storm-washed people, and will be donated to Padstow RNLI. Accompanied children under 16 go FREE. Please note the child ticket does not include book and bag. Tickets are limited to 85 so book to reserve your place now!

Parking and public transport
Private parking next to the venue. Cost £5.50 for evening session (can be paid on JustPark app). Please note ANPR operates at this car park.
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Nearest bus stop approx. 10 mins walk at Trevone turn. Please see Trevone Turn (E-bound) – Live Departures (gocornwallbus.co.uk)

Accessibility & extra information
THIS EVENT WILL BE OUTSIDE UNDER A CANOPY, SO PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER. Access route from car park to cafe and toilets (approx 50m on road) via shop entrance. Accessible toilet in public convenience (next to the venue). This is a mainly standing event, in the bar directly outside the cafe but seating is available inside and seats/accessible viewing can be pre-arranged outside if required. Please contact us if you have specific access requirements.

Please be aware that Cornwall National Landscape is photographing the event and may publish these photos in a variety of media and online. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know in advance or at the event.